Ingredients and Weight:
- Pineapple, fresh, chopped - 1 cup (150g)
- Rum, dark - 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Brown sugar - 1 cup (200g)
- Butter, unsalted, softened - 1 cup (225g)
- Eggs - 4 large
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Flour, all-purpose - 2 cups (250g)
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 out of 5
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine pineapple and rum. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in pineapple mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful with a moist and tender crumb
- Sweet and tangy with pineapple and rum
- Perfect for any special occasion
User Comments:
- "This pound cake was divine! The pineapple and rum flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was simply heavenly."
- "I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination."
- "The cake was easy to make and came out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again soon."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a stronger rum flavor, soak the pineapple in rum for longer.
- To make sure the cake is cooked evenly, rotate the baking dish halfway through the baking time.
- Let the cake cool for a few minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to prevent sticking.
